This short class enlightens the מנהג ישראל תורה היא, the Jewish custom, about waiting three years to cut a little boy’s hair. Many ideas are touched on here. This class is accompanied by a PDF that Rabbi Paltiel prepared for the Upsherin of one of his own sons. It includes Chassidus from two Chabad Admorim…

1) Bringing a Korban vs. building a Beis HaMikdash 2) Mizmor Shir Chanukas; food, clothing, home. Home represents  Yechida.

The Rebbe’s words to people whose relatives were near the end and their reactions. What is a Rebbe meant to do?

These classes were given to the Bochurim of Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati after the Passing of their beloved teacher הרב חיים שניאור זלמן בן הרב שלום שמעון יעקב שליט”א Baras. Class One: A talk on how Jewish people approach mourning. 1) Tzadok Hadin, we accept that we cannot understand 2) Sometimes you just cry 3) We…

Kosher an overview. This class includes many stories and inspirational anecdotes from the Rebbe and others to support keeping kosher not only to the letter of the law but also to its spirit. We touch on לא תאכל כל תועבה that what is not Kosher is abominable. The Rebbe introduced the two Mivtzoim Kosher and…

An overview of the basic attitudes in Chinuch given at Maon Noam outreach center. Five points: 1) Shalom Bayis 2) Being a living example at home 3) the ongoing conversation in a Jewish home 4) school 5) friends. We have more influence over our children than we think. We must use it, but without too much…

The irony is that people don’t give when forced only when they are free. because giving takes strength not weakness.

Shloshim Given at the Shloshim for אייזיק יצחק בן שלמה ורחל דינה ע”ה. A man who had every reason not to live and lived life to the fullest. What is Shloshim (and more).

Religious Jews are socially conservative does that mean that they are fiscally conservative as well? Which path is better? Is there a better path?

Why would Hashem allow Lincoln to be assassinated at the end of the Civil War and let him finish the good he started? Change doesn’t happen easy.